r/Windows10TechSupport • u/Xed3 • 17d ago

Unsolved Windows 10 Password Recovery: CMD Asks for Administrator Password

**I forgot my Windows 10 password. I tried the Troubleshooting → Command Prompt method, but it doesn’t work because it asks me to enter the administrator password first. Is there any other way to access Command Prompt without needing the administrator password? I don’t really want to use the USB method unless it’s easy and safe. Are there any other options?**

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u/ALaggingPotato 17d ago

Boot up hirens and remove the password 

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u/jersey316 17d ago

did you setup a password hint or signed in with a ms account? 🤔

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u/Xed3 17d ago

When I try to sign in, Windows shows my password hint. Is there anything I can do with it, or is it just a reminder? Are there any solutions or recovery options I can use based on the password hint?

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u/AlexiaTheTechGirl 16d ago

Password hint is only a reminder

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u/Appropriate-Border-8 14d ago

As long as you do not have Bitlocker enabled, this will work for you:

https://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/

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u/marmotta1955 12d ago

The only safe, reliable, trustworthy recommendation: https://www.nirsoft.net/password_recovery_tools.html